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CITY OF ASHEVILLE, NC
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM
SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) PROGRAM
INSPECTION REPORT
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
161 S. Charlotte Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Inspection Report Finalized: December 18, 2018
Inspection Date: September 27-28, 2018
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources Stormwater Program
512 N. Salisbury Street, 9th floor
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IV
Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center
61 Forsyth Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30303-8963
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Inspection Details .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Permittee Information .................................................................................................................................. 2
Supporting Documents ................................................................................................................................. 3
Program Implementation, Documentation, & Assessment .......................................................................... 4
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) ........................................................................................ 7
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program Delegation Status ............................................................... 10
Construction Site Runoff Controls .............................................................................................................. 10
Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ................................................. 13
Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1 ............................................................................................. 17
Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 2 ............................................................................................. 19
Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 1 ...................................................................................................... 21
Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 2 ...................................................................................................... 23
Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 1 ............................................................................................. 25
Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 2 ............................................................................................. 27
Appendix A: Supporting Documents
Appendix B: Photograph Log
This inspection consisted of an evaluation of program compliance with the issued permit and
implementation of the approved Stormwater Management Plan. This inspection report does not include a
review of all program components. Program deficiencies in addition to those noted may be present. The
permittee is required to assess program progress and permit compliance, and to implement the approved
Stormwater Management Plan in accordance with the issued permit.
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Inspection Details
Inspection ID Number:
SW-NCS000435-09/28/18
Inspection Date(s):
September 27-28, 2018
Minimum Control Measures Evaluated:
☒Program Implementation
☐Public Education & Outreach
☐Public Involvement and Participation
☒Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
☒Construction Site Runoff Controls
☐Post-Construction Site Runoff Controls
☒Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
☐Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
Field Site Visits:
☒Municipal Facilities. Number visited: 2
☒MS4 Outfalls. Number visited: 2
☒Construction Sites. Number visited: 2
☐ Post-Construction Stormwater Runoff Controls. Number visited: Choose an item.
☐ Other: ________________________________. Number visited: Choose an item.
☐ Other: ________________________________. Number visited: Choose an item.
Inspector(s) Conducting Inspection
Name, Title Organization
Sean Ireland, Stormwater Enforcement Workgroup Lead EPA Region 4
Ahmad Dromgoole, Stormwater Enforcement Workgroup EPA Region 4
Kevin Stockton, EPA Contractor PG Environmental
Taylor Fontaine, EPA Contractor PG Environmental
Annette Lucas, Stormwater Program Supervisor North Carolina Dept of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ),
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR)
Jeanette Powell, MS4 Program Coordinator NCDEQ, DEMLR
Michael Smith, Assistant Regional Engineer NCDEQ, DEMLR
Isaiah Reed, Environmental Specialist NCDEQ, DEMLR
Julie Coco, State Sediment Program Engineer NCDEQ, DEMLR
Taylor Young, Assistant State Sediment Program Engineer NCDEQ, DEMLR
Inspection Report Author: Kevin Stockton
Signature__________________________________________
Date:
12/18/2018
Inspection Report Author: Taylor Fontaine
Signature__________________________________________
Date:
12/18/2018
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Permittee Information
MS4 Permittee Name:
City of Asheville (COA; hereinafter, the City or COA)
NPDES Permit Number:
NCS000435 (hereinafter, the Permit)
City, State, ZIP:
Asheville, NC, 288801
Date of Last MS4 Inspection/Audit:
October 28, 2015
Co-permittee(s), if applicable:
None
Primary MS4 Representatives Participating in Inspection
Name, Title Organization
McCray Coates, Stormwater Coordinator COA
Keisha Lipe, Stormwater Quality Specialist COA
Nancy Watford, Stormwater Supervisor COA
Monte Clampett, Construction Coordinator COA
Nancy Watford, Stormwater Supervisor COA
Thana Alley, Residential Review Specialist COA
Danny Gibson, Stormwater Construction
Inspector COA
Gary Jarvis, Construction Inspector COA
Frank Rapp, Plan Reviewer COA
MS4 Receiving Waters
Waterbody Impairments
French Broad River Fecal Coliform (from Mud Creek to NC 146), Benthos (from Fletcher Martin
Road to Sandymush Creek)
Ross Creek Benthos (from I-240 to backwaters of Lake Kenilworth)
South Hominy Creek Benthos (from Warren Creek to Hominy Creek)
Note: Only waterbodies with 303(d) impairments that receive discharges from the Asheville MS4 are listed here.
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Supporting Documents
Number Document Title Provided Prior
to/During/After Inspection:
1 Riverlink Inspection Maintenance Agreement (signed) During Inspection
2 IDDE Program Prior to Inspection
3 IDDE Complaint Spreadsheet Prior to Inspection
4 Illicit Discharge Brochure Prior to Inspection
5 Adopted Permit Fees During Inspection
6 Spill Response Procedures Prior to Inspection
7 Vacuum Trucks Process During Inspection
8 City Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) Prior to Inspection
9 COA SCM Monitoring Spreadsheet During Inspection
10 COA Storm Sewer System Map Screenshot: Craven Street Outfalls Prior to Inspection
11 Accela Construction Inspection Report: 55 S. Market St., 9/28/2018 After Inspection
12 Accela Construction Inspection Report: Skyland Exchange, 9/28/2018 After Inspection
Note: Refer to Appendix A: Supporting Document Log for copies of the above -referenced documents. The supporting
documents listed here and referenced throughout this report do not represent all MS4 documentation provided to the
inspection team by COA representatives. All documentation provided to the inspection team by COA representatives is
maintained by EPA Region 4. Additionally, the photographs contained in Appendix B: Photograph Log and referenced
throughout this report do not represent all photographs taken by the inspection team during the inspection. All photographs
taken by the inspection team are maintained by EPA Region 4.
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Program Implementation, Documentation, & Assessment
Permit Citation Program Requirement Status Supporting
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II.A.1
Staffing and
Funding
The permittee maintained adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage the
provisions of the Stormwater Plan and meet all requirements of the permit. Yes ---
The Stormwater Plan identifies a specific position(s) responsible for the overall
coordination, implementation, and revision to the Plan. Yes ---
Responsibilities for all components of the Stormwater Plan are documented and
position(s) assignments provided. No ---
The permittee is current on payment of invoiced administering and compliance
monitoring fees. Yes ---
Comments
COA maintained a Stormwater Services Organizational Chart, which was contained in the 2017-2018 MS4 Annual Report and listed
the titles of COA employees responsible for implementing the MS4 program. However, the Stormwater Services Organizational
Chart did not identify the specific responsibilities/assignments of each employee responsible for implementing the MS4 program.
The City did not have a stand-alone Stormwater Plan document; instead, the most recent annual report acted as the Stormwater
Plan. COA’s MS4 annual reports were available on the City’s website.
Recommendation: Generate a stand-alone Stormwater Plan document that contains procedures for the implementation of each
program element.
II.A.2
Stormwater
Plan
Implementation
and Evaluation
The permittee evaluated the performance and effectiveness of the program
components at least annually. Yes ---
If yes, the permittee used the results of the evaluation to modify the program
components as necessary to accomplish the intent of the Stormwater Program. Yes ---
Did the permitted MS4 discharges cause or contribute to non-attainment of an
applicable water quality standards?
Not
Reviewed ---
If yes, did the permittee expand or better tailor its BMPs accordingly? Not
Reviewed ---
Comments
COA representatives explained that the effectiveness of the program was evaluated in conjunction with preparing each annual
report, and modifications to the program were made as necessary. For example, approximately a year before the inspection, COA
representatives determined that increasing the exposure of municipal employees to stormwater training would improve the
program. As a result, the City started providing stormwater training as part of the orientation process for new employees.
II.A.3
Keeping the
Stormwater
Plan Up to Date
The permittee kept the Stormwater Plan up to date. Partial ---
The permittee notified DEMLR of any updates to the Stormwater Plan. No ---
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Comments (indicate the date of latest Stormwater Plan and describe the nature of any updates, if applicable).
As described above, the City’s most recent annual report (2017-2018) acted as the Stormwater Plan; however, City representatives
stated that DEMLR was not notified of specific updates to the Stormwater Plan.
Recommendation: Include in each annual report a description and rationale for all modifications made to the Stormwater Plan
during the reporting period.
II.A.4
Availability of
the Stormwater
Plan
The permittee kept an up-to-date version of its Stormwater Plan available to the
Division and the public online. Yes ---
The online materials included ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, or a list
identifying the ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, providing the legal
authority necessary to implement and enforce the requirements of the permit.
Yes ---
Comments
The City’s MS4 Annual Reports with the most recent annual report acting as the Stormwater Plan and ordinances were accessible
through the City’s website.
II.A.5
Stormwater
Plan
Modifications
Did DEMLR require a modification to the Stormwater Plan? Not
Reviewed ---
If yes, did the permittee complete the modifications in accordance with the
established deadline?
Not
Reviewed ---
Comments
None.
II.A.6 Sharing
Responsibility Are any control measures implemented by an entity other than the permittee? Yes 1
If yes, is there a written agreement in place? Yes 1
Comments
The City maintained an agreement with RiverLink, a volunteer watershed organization, for the inspection and maintenance of
stormwater control measures at select City-owned properties.
II.A.7
Written
Procedures
The permittee maintained written procedures for implementing the six minimum
control measures. Yes ---
Written procedures identified specific action steps, schedules, resources and
responsibilities for implementing the six minimum measures. Yes ---
Comments
The City’s MS4 program was implemented based on procedures described in the City’s most recent annual report, which acted as
the Stormwater Plan, and various standalone procedures, which are referenced as applicable throughout this report.
III. A
Program
Documentation
The permittee maintained documentation of all program components including, but not
limited to, inspections, maintenance activities, educational programs, implementation
of BMPs, enforcement actions etc., on file for a period of five years.
Yes ---
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Comments
COA stormwater documentation was retained in a combination of electronic databases (e.g., Accela) and hardcopy files dating back
beyond the required three-year retention period.
III.B
Annual Report
Submittal
The permittee submitted annual reports to the Department within twelve months from
the effective date of the permit. Yes ---
The permittee submitted subsequent annual reports every twelve months from the
scheduled date of the first submittal. Yes ---
The Annual Reports included appropriate information to accurately describe the progress, status, and results of
the permittee’s Stormwater Plan, including, but not limited to the following:
1. A detailed description of the status of implementation of the Stormwater Plan
as a whole. This will include information on development and implementation
of each major component of the Stormwater Plan for the past year and
schedules and plans for the year following each report.
Yes ---
2. An adequate description and justification of any proposed changes to the
Stormwater Plan. This will include descriptions and supporting information for
the proposed changes and how these changes will impact the Stormwater Plan
(results, effectiveness, implementation schedule, etc.).
No ---
3. Documentation of any necessary changes to programs or practices for
assessment of management measures implemented through the Stormwater
Plan.
No ---
4. A summary of data accumulated as part of the Stormwater Plan throughout the
year along with an assessment of what the data indicates in light of the
Stormwater Plan.
Yes ---
5. An assessment of compliance with the permit, information on the establishment
of appropriate legal authorities, inspections, and enforcement actions. Partial ---
6. A summary of past year activities, including where applicable, specific quantities
achieved and summaries of enforcement actions. Yes ---
7. A description of the effectiveness of each program component. No ---
8. Planned activities and changes for the next reporting period, for each program
component or activity. Yes ---
9. Fiscal analysis. Yes ---
Comments
The Annual Report did not include a description of the effectiveness of each program element or include a description of any
changes to the Stormwater Plan. There was some discussion about program effectiveness, but not in the context of permit
compliance.
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Permit Citation Program Requirement Status Supporting
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II.D.2.a
IDDE Program The permittee maintained a written IDDE Program. Partial 2
If yes, the written program includes provisions for program assessment and
evaluation. No 2
Comments
COA representatives provided a document titled “IDDE Program” which is a copy of the IDDE section of the 2017-2018 Annual
Report, which also acted as the Stormwater Plan. The document does not contain procedures by which the City implements all
elements of the IDDE program, but instead describes accomplishments and proposed objectives for the program. In some cases, the
accomplishments describe the implementation procedures of a particular IDDE program element.
II.D.2.b
Legal
Authorities
The permittee maintained an IDDE ordinance or other regulatory mechanism(s) that
provides the legal authority to prohibit illicit connections and discharges to the MS4. Yes ---
If yes, the ordinance applies throughout the corporate limits of the permittee.
[Permit Part I.D] Yes ---
Comments
The City’s Stormwater Ordinance No. 3875 (Asheville, NC Code of Ordinances Sec. 7 -12-2, dated 9/6/2018) was included as
Appendices A and B to the 2017-2018 MS4 Annual Report and was available through the City’s website. The ordinance provided the
City with the necessary authority to prohibit illicit discharges and connections to the MS4 . The ordinance also included the ability to
take enforcement actions.
II.D.2.c
Storm Sewer
System Map
The permittee maintained a current map showing major outfalls and receiving streams. Partial ---
Comments
The City’s stormwater sewer system map identified receiving streams, but did not identify outfalls (or major outfalls). Although the
locations of outfalls could be inferred by identifying where the storm sewer intersected with receiving waters, the map did not
include symbols showing the locations and other attributes of outfalls and major outf alls.
II.D.2.d
Dry Weather
Flow Program
The permittee maintained a program for conducting dry weather flow field observations
in accordance with written procedures. No ---
Comments
The City did not have a program for detecting illicit discharges through dry weather field activities. City representatives explained
that Illicit discharges were typically discovered through citizen reports, or by City employees during the course of other field
activities, but the City did not have a proactive approach for detecting dry-weather flows. Further, the City did not have any written
procedures for dry weather field activities related to the detection of illicit discharges.
II.D.2.e
Investigation
Procedures
The permittee maintained written procedures for conducting investigations o f identified
illicit discharges. No ---
Comments
Recommendation: When written procedures for conducting investigations of identified illicit discharges are developed, ensure that
they contain protocols for how and when to collect samples . Additionally, ensure that personnel are appropriately trained and are
able to promptly collect samples for analysis.
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
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II.D.2.f
Track and
Document
Investigations
For each case of an illicit discharge or potential illicit discharge, the permittee documented and tracked the
following:
1. The date(s) the illicit discharge was observed Yes 3
2. The results of the investigation Yes 3
3. Any follow-up of the investigation Yes 3
4. The date the investigation was closed Yes 3
Comments
The City used a document titled “IDDE Complaint Spreadsheet” to document the details of illicit discharges detected and addre ssed
by the City.
II.D.2.g
Employee
Training
The permittee implemented and documented a training program for appropriate
municipal staff who, as part of their normal job responsibilities, may come into contact
with or otherwise observe an illicit discharge or illicit connection.
Yes ---
Comments
Stormwater training covering IDDE and pollution prevention and good housekeeping (PP/GH) was provided on an annual basis, with
a different group of employees being trained each year on a rotating basis. Additionally, new employees received stormwater
training as part of orientation.
II.D.2.h
Public
Education
The permittee informed public employees of hazards associated with illegal discharges
and improper disposal of waste. Yes 4
The permittee informed businesses of hazards associated with illegal discharges and
improper disposal of waste. Partial ---
The permittee informed the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges
and improper disposal of waste. Yes 4
Comments
City representatives stated that businesses typically were not targeted with illicit discharge outreach efforts. However, the City
distributed illicit discharge brochures to the community as a whole through the mail as well as at a variety of community events.
Recommendation: Develop and distribute illicit discharge educational materials tailored to specific types of business (e.g.,
restaurants, car washes, automotive repair shops) and the potential stormwater pollutants associated with them .
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
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II.D.2.i
Public
Reporting
Mechanism
The permittee promoted, publicized, and facilitated a reporting mechanism for the
public to report illicit discharges. Yes ---
The permittee promoted, publicized, and facilitated a reporting mechanism for staff to
report illicit discharges. Yes ---
The permittee established and implemented citizen request response procedures. Yes ---
Comments
The City posted a phone number on the City’s website for reporting illicit discharges. City representatives reported active use of the
phone line by COA citizens. The City documented illicit discharge-related reports from citizens, as well as the response actions taken
by the City, using the City’s IDDE Complaint spreadsheet.
II.D.2.j
Enforcement
The permittee implemented a mechanism to track the issuance of notices of violation
and enforcement actions administered by the permittee. Yes 3
If yes, the mechanism includes the ability to identify chronic violators for initiation of
actions to reduce noncompliance. Yes 3
Comments
The City’s IDDE Complaint Spreadsheet documented when certified letters were sent to property owners. These letters notify the
property owners that the City had detected an illicit discharge on/from the property and warn that more severe enforcement
actions (e.g. notices of violation, fines) may follow if corrective actions are not taken within a given timeframe. According to City
representatives, the issuance of more severe enforcement actions had not been necessary for gaining compliance from illicit
dischargers. As such, the IDDE Complaint Spreadsheet did not document the issuance of notices of violation or other enforcement
actions. However, City representatives stated that if the City was to issue a notice of violation or other enforcement action for an
illicit discharge, it would be entered into the spreadsheet.
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Construction Site Runoff Controls
SPCA Citation Program Requirement Status Supporting
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§ 113A-60 Local
erosion and
sedimentation
control programs (a)
The permittee has adopted an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to enforce
the erosion and sedimentation control program. Yes ---
If yes, the ordinance meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the
SPCA. Yes ---
If yes, the ordinance applies throughout the corporate limits of the permittee.
[Permit Part I.D] Yes ---
Comments
The City’s Stormwater, Soil Erosions [sic] and Sediment Control, Illicit Discharge and Connection Ordinance (Asheville, NC Code of
Ordinances sec. 7-12-2) is included as Appendix A to the City’s 2017-2018 MS4 Annual Report. The ordinance includes provisions for
construction site operators to implement and maintain erosion and sediment control BMPs and grants the City the authority to
conduct inspections and enforcement at construction sites. Additionally, the City’s Flood Ordinance (Asheville, NC Code of
Ordinances sec. 7-12-1; Appendix C to the City’s 2017-2018 Annual Report and Stormwater Plan) and the City’s Steep Slope
Ordinance (Asheville, NC Code of Ordinances sec. 7-12-4; Appendix D to the City’s 2017-2018 Annual Report and Stormwater Plan)
contain erosion and sediment control requirements for construction activities.
§ 113A-60 Local
erosion and
sedimentation
control programs (d)
The permittee collects a fee paid by each person who submits an erosion and
sedimentation control plan. Yes 5
Comments (indicate the fee amount, if applicable)
COA implemented a stormwater permit fee structure based on whether construction activity is commercial or residential, the area
of disturbance, and the duration of the project. Stormwater and grading permit fees ranged between $100 and $2,000. The fee
structure was posted on the City’s website. Additionally, developers were charged an amendment fee if they made changes to the
erosion and sediment control plans following initial approval that warranted another review by the City.
§ 113A-60 Local
erosion and
sedimentation
control programs (e)
Has any person initiated a land-disturbing activity (within the permittee’s
jurisdiction) for which an erosion and sedimentation control plan is required in the
absence of an approved plan?
Yes ---
If yes, the permittee has notified the North Carolina Sedimentation Control
Commission of all such cases. No ---
Has the permittee determined that a person engaged in a land-disturbing activity
has failed to comply with an approved erosion and sedimentation control plan? Yes ---
If yes, has the permittee referred any such matters to the North Carolina
Sedimentation Control Commission for inspection and enforcement? No ---
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program Delegation Status
☒ The permittee has a delegated erosion and sedimentation control program.
☐ The permittee does not have a delegated erosion and sedimentation control program.
Note: the requirements in this section are cited from the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (SPCA) of 1973.
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Construction Site Runoff Controls
SPCA Citation Program Requirement Status Supporting
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Comments
City representatives explained that the City requires formal plan reviews for construction projects as small as 10,000 square feet,
whereas the SPCA requires stormwater plan approval and permit issuance for projects greater than one acre. City representatives
explained that small residential projects occasionally begin construction without going through the plan review process because the
property owner did not know of the requirement. In those cases, COA became aware of the project via citizen complaints. The City
stated that this issue had never happened for a project greater than one acre.
§ 113A-61 Local
approval of erosion
and sedimentation
control plans
The permittee reviews each erosion and sedimentation control plan submitted to
them and notifies the person submitting the plan that it has been approved,
approved with modification, or disapproved within 30 days of receipt.
Yes ---
The permittee only approves an erosion and sedimentation control plan upon
determining that it complies with all applicable State and local regulations. Yes ---
The permittee has disapproved of an erosion and sedimentation control plan in
order to protect riparian buffers along surface waters. No ---
If yes, the permittee notified the Director of the Division of Energy,
Mineral, and Land Resources within 10 days of the disapproval.
Not
Applicable ---
Comments
COA completed all erosion and sediment control plan reviews within approximately 14 days of receipt. Residential and small-scale
commercial plans were typically reviewed within approximately three business days. City representatives explained that the City
had occasionally required modifications to erosion and sediment control plans to protect riparian buffers, but had not disapproved
of any plans for that reason.
§ 113A-61.1
Inspection of land-
disturbing activity;
notice of violation
(a)
The certificate of approval of each erosion and sedimentation control plan
approved by the permittee includes a notice of the right to inspect. No ---
The permittee provides for inspection of land-disturbing activities to ensure
compliance with the SPCA and to determine whether the measures required in an
erosion and sedimentation control plan are effective.
Yes ---
Comments
COA representatives stated that sites are typically inspected at least once every two weeks, but sites with known issues may be
inspected more frequently.
§ 113A-61.1
Inspection of land-
disturbing activity;
notice of violation
(c)
When the permittee determines that a person engaged in land-disturbing activity
has failed to comply with the SPCA, the Permittee immediately issues a notice of
violation upon that person.
No ---
Each notice of violation issued by the permittee specifies the date by which the
person must comply. Yes ---
Each notice of violation issued by the permittee informs the person of the actions
that need to be taken to comply. Yes ---
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Construction Site Runoff Controls
SPCA Citation Program Requirement Status Supporting
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Comments
Typically, COA construction site inspectors verbally communicated SPCA violations to the construction operator and agree on a
timeline for correction without issuing a formal notice of violation. For a recurring issue, or an issue that has direct impa ct on
receiving waters, a notice of violation was immediately issued. The City first issued a notice of violation without a fine; however, if
the issue persisted, a notice of violation with a fine was issued.
Recommendation: Develop a written plan (e.g., an Enforcement Response Plan) as part of the written SWMP that clearly states what
enforcement actions (e.g., issuing a notice of violation) are to be taken by COA construction site inspectors for various violations
observed at construction sites. The written plan should also include protocols for how and when to escalate enforcement actions
with more severe penalties.
§ 113A-64 Penalties Does the permittee issue civil penalties as part of the erosion and sedimentation
program? Partial ---
Comments (indicate when/why a civil penalty is issued, and the amount, if applicable)
COA maintained the authority to issue civil penalties for erosion and sediment control violations at construction sites, but City
representatives stated that compliance is always achieved via verbal communication or notices of violation (NOVs) that do not
include a monetary penalty.
II.E.3 Construction
Site Runoff Controls
[NPDES Permit No.
NCS000435]
The permittee provides and promotes a means for the public to notify the
appropriate authorities of observed erosion and sedimentation problems (e.g.,
promoting the existence of the DEQ DEMLR “Stop Mud” hotline).
Yes ---
Comments
The City posted a phone number for reporting erosion and sedimentation problems on its website.
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Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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II.G.2.a
Facility
Inventory
The permittee maintained a current inventory of facilities and operations owned and
operated by the permittee with the potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff. Partial ---
Comments
City representatives stated that not all municipal facilities/properties had been evaluated for the potential to generate polluted
stormwater runoff. The City maintained an inventory of all municipally-owned properties and annually inspected a subset as part of
the PP/GH program. However, these facilities were chosen to be inspected based on institutional knowledge rather than a formal,
field-based evaluation.
Recommendation: Conduct a documented evaluation of all municipally owned facilities/properties for the potential to generate
polluted stormwater runoff to determine if additional facilities should be included in the pollution prevention and good
housekeeping program.
II.G.2.b
Operation and
Maintenance
(O&M) for
Facilities
The permittee maintained and implemented an O&M program for municipally owned
and operated facilities with the potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff. Partial ---
If yes, the O&M program specifies the frequency of inspections. No ---
If yes, the O&M program specifies the frequency of routine maintenance
requirements. No ---
If yes, the permittee evaluated the O&M program annually and updated it as
necessary. No ---
Comments
The City’s pollution prevention and good housekeeping program was not implemented according to a written O&M program
specifying inspection and maintenance requirements. COA conducted annual pollution prevention and good housekeeping
inspections at a set of municipal facilities including Fleet, General Services, Parks & Recreation, the City’s twelve fire stations, and
others. However, many municipally-owned and maintained properties (e.g., parks, golf courses, parking lots, garages, greenways,
etc.) were not inspected and had not been formally evaluated for the potential to po llute stormwater.
II.G.2.c
Spill Response
Procedures
The permittee had written spill response procedures for municipal operations. Yes 6
Comments
The City developed and maintained written spill response procedures for municipal facilities. The spill response procedures were
included in the City’s municipal facility Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SPPPs).
II.G.2.d
Streets, Roads,
and Public
Parking Lots
Maintenance
The permittee evaluated, based on cost and the estimated quantity of pollutants
removed, existing and new BMPs annually that reduce polluted stormwater runoff from
municipally-owned streets, roads, and public parking lots within its corporate limits.
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Comments
COA representatives stated that opportunities for incorporating stormwater BMPs into new development are continuously
evaluated; however, evaluations based on cost and estimated pollutant removal are not always conducted and do not extend to
existing BMPs.
II.G.2.e
O&M for Catch
Basins and
Conveyance
Systems
The permittee maintained and implemented an O&M program for the stormwater sewer
system including catch basins and conveyance systems that it owns and maintains. Yes 7
Comments
The City’s public works department was responsible for maintaining and cleaning the stormwater sewer system. Stormwater
conveyance and catch basin cleanings were performed in response to complaints/issues using City-owned vacuum trucks. The City
maintained and implemented a document titled “Vacuum Truck Operations” which contained procedures for cleaning MS4
infrastructure. Additionally, the public works department swept City streets at least three times annually; high-traffic areas were
swept more frequently.
Recommendation: adopt a practice, based on written procedures, of pro -actively inspecting and cleaning the stormwater sewer
system including catch basins and conveyance systems.
II.G.2.f
Structural
Stormwater
Controls
The permittee maintained a current inventory of municipally-owned or operated
structural stormwater controls installed for compliance with the permittee’s post-
construction ordinance.
Yes 8
Comments
The City lists all municipally-owned or operated structural stormwater controls in a table titled “City SCMs.”
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II.G.2.g
O&M for
Structural
Stormwater
Controls
The permittee maintained and implemented an O&M program for municipally -owned or
maintained structural stormwater controls installed for compliance with the permittee’s
post-construction ordinance.
Yes 1
The O&M program specified the frequency of inspections and routine maintenance
requirements. Yes 1
The permittee documented inspections of all municipally-owned or maintained
structural stormwater controls. Yes 9
The permittee inspected all municipally-owned or maintained structural stormwater
controls in accordance with the schedule developed by permittee. Yes 9
The permittee documented maintenance of all municipally-owned or maintained
structural stormwater controls. Yes 9
The permittee maintained all municipally-owned or maintained structural stormwater
controls in accordance with the schedule developed by permittee. Yes 9
Comments
COA maintained an agreement with RiverLink (a volunteer organization) to perform monthly inspections and routine maintenance
of municipally-owned structural SCMs. RiverLink provided City representatives with a spreadsheet documenting the inspections and
maintenance.
II.G.2.h
Pesticide,
Herbicide and
Fertilizer
Application
Management
The permittee ensured municipal employees are properly trained. Yes ---
The permittee ensured contractors are properly trained. Not
Applicable ---
The permittee ensured all permits, certifications, and other measures for applicators are
followed. Yes ---
Comments
At the time of the inspection, COA applied herbicide to select areas at municipally-owned properties. Herbicide was not stored in
bulk by the City; only small amounts were kept on hand. COA representatives stated that the herbicides were applied only by C ity
employees with applicator licenses and were not applied to curb and gutter areas or near waterbodies. City employee applicator
licenses were verified during the inspection.
II.G.2.i
Staff Training
The permittee implemented an employee training program for employees involved in
implementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices. Yes ---
Comments
Stormwater training, covering IDDE and PP/GH was provided on an annual basis, with a different group of employees being trained
each year on a rotating basis. Additionally, new employees received stormwater training as part of orienta tion.
II.G.2.j
Vehicle and
Equipment
Cleaning
The permittee described and implemented measures that prevent or minimize
contamination of stormwater runoff from all areas used for vehicle and equipment
cleaning.
Yes ---
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Comments
BMPs were implemented at the E-building to prevent the stormwater pollution associated with street sweeper cleaning activities.
See Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 2 for more detail. City representatives explained that all other municipal vehicles
were washed at the City’s General Services facility, where there was a vehicle wash pad plumbed to an oil/water separator and
subsequently to the sanitary sewer. The inspection team did not conduct a site visit to the General Services facility.
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Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1
Facility Name:
Parks and Recreation
Date and Time of Site Visit:
9/27/2018 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Facility Address:
55 Hunt Hill Pl.
Asheville, NC 28801
Facility Type (Vehicle Maintenance, Landscaping, etc.):
Equipment/Materials Storage
Name of MS4 inspector(s):
Keisha Lipe, Stormwater Quality, City of Asheville
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (Date and Entity):
9/20/2018 (COA)
Name(s) and Title(s) of Facility Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name Title
James Ball Facility Manager
Observations
Facility Documentation/Training
Does the facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) or similar document? Is it facility-specific?
Yes. The facility-specific SPPP was on site at the time of the inspection and was reviewed by the MS4 inspec tor.
What type of stormwater training do facility employees receive? How often?
Stormwater training is provided to facility employees as part of orientation upon hire. Also, stormwater training is provided
annually to a group of municipal employees, which rotates from year to year.
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
The MS4 Inspector attended a variety of stormwater trainings administered by State, University, and nonprofit organizations dating
back to 2009. The most recent training completed by the MS4 Inspector was a Stormwater BMP Inspection & Maintenance
Recertification through the NC State University NC Cooperative Extension in August 2018.
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about Permit requirements for pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
Yes.
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
Yes. The MS4 inspector identified multiple areas of concern at the facility with regard to PP/GH.
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form?
Yes. The inspector used an electronic checklist to document the inspection. The checklist had the capability to include photograph s.
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include taking photos?
Yes.
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include reviewing the facility’s SPPP (or similar document)?
Yes.
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Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include walking the entire facility and inspecting all points of discharge?
No. The inspection thoroughly evaluated pollution source control , but did not focus on discharge points and/or receiving water
condition assessment.
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious areas of concern? If so, explain:
No. The MS4 inspector successfully identified the issues detailed below.
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include presenting the inspection findings to the facility contact ?
Yes. The inspector held a closing discussion with facility representatives to review the areas of concern that were identified.
Inspection Results
Did the facility inspection result in any corrective actions to be implemented? If so, for what issue(s)?
The MS4 inspector advised the facility to update the facility SPPP binder , ensure that spill kits are labeled, and address leaky
vehicles in the outdoor parking area by using drip pans and/or removing the leaky vehicles.
If compliance corrective actions were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
One week.
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
The following areas of concern with regard to stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping were observed at the
facility:
1. Multiple petroleum product stains were observed on the impervious surface of the vehicle parking area in the northeast
area of the facility (refer to Appendix B, Photographs 1 through 4).
2. A storm drain inlet in the west area of the facility lacked a catch basin or grate and lacked inlet protection BMPs (refer to
Appendix B, Photographs 5 and 6). There was a cement block and a construction cone on top on the inlet at the time of the
site visit to prevent vehicles from running over it. City representatives stated that the sewer pipe was too shallow to insta ll
a catch basin, and that they would have to evaluate other options for p reventing potential pollutants from entering the
inlet.
Recommendation: Ensure that all municipal facility inspections evaluate discharge points and, if applicable, receiving water
conditions. Update the City’s municipal facility inspection checklist to include these items.
Recommendation: Work with staff at NCDEQ DEMLR to ensure that stormwater discharges from the facility is appropriately covere d
under the industrial general permit.
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Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 2
Facility Name:
Public Works, E Building
Date and Time of Site Visit:
9/27/2018 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Facility Address:
171 S. Charlotte St.
Asheville, NC 28801
Facility Type (Vehicle Maintenance, Landscaping, etc.):
Equipment/Materials Storage
Name of MS4 inspector(s):
Keisha Lipe, Stormwater Quality, City of Asheville
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (Date and Entity):
9/20/2018 (COA)
Name(s) and Title(s) of Facility Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name Title
McCray Coates Stormwater Coordinator
Observations
Facility Documentation/Training
Does the facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) or similar document? Is it facility-specific?
Yes. The facility-specific SPPP was on site at the time of the inspection and was reviewed by the MS4 inspector.
What type of stormwater training do facility employees receive? How often?
Stormwater training is provided to facility employees as part of orientation upon hire. Also, stormwater training is provided
annually to a group of municipal employees which rotates from year to year.
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
The MS4 Inspector attended a variety of stormwater trainings administered by State, University, and nonprofit organizations dating
back to 2009.
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about Permit requirements for pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
Yes.
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
Yes. The MS4 inspector identified multiple areas of concern at the facility with regard to PP/GH.
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form?
Yes. The inspector used an electronic checklist to document the inspection. The checklist had the capability to include photograph s.
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include taking photos?
Yes.
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include reviewing the facility’s SPPP (or similar document)?
Yes.
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Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 2
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include walking the entire facility and inspecting all points of discharge?
No. The inspection thoroughly evaluated pollution source control , but did not focus on discharge points and/or receiving water
condition assessment.
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious areas of concern? If so, explain:
No. The MS4 inspector successfully identified the issues detailed below.
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include presenting the inspection findings to the facility contact ?
Yes. The inspector held a closing discussion with facility representatives to review the areas of concern that were identified.
Inspection Results
Did the facility inspection result in any corrective actions to be implemented? If so, for what issue(s)?
The MS4 inspector instructed the facility representative to close the valve on the facility’s brine tank secondary containment
structure and to ensure that garbage truck washing occurred only at the City’s Transit facility . The MS4 inspector also instructed the
facility to clean up an area inside the E-building where paints, chalk, and other potential pollutants were stored. However, drains
inside the E-building were plumbed to an oil/water separator and subsequently to the sanitary sewer, so these materials did not
appear to have the potential to pollute stormwater at the time of the site visit.
If compliance corrective actions were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
One week.
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
Street sweepers were washed outside the salt storage barn in the northwest area of the facility (refer to Appendix B, Photograph
7). Soap was not used, and the wash water was treated using a filter cloth before discharge to the storm sewer. Additionally, the
storm drain inlet nearest to the street sweeper washing area had a filter bag BMP installed inside. City representatives stat ed that
since street sweeping was not conducted during the winter, street sweeper washing did not occur at this location at times whe n
salt was actively being used by the City for de-icing. Therefore, the inspection team did not observe any areas of concern related to
street sweeper washing at the facility.
The following area of concern with regard to stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping were observed at the
facility:
1. The valve on the secondary containment structure for the facility’s brine tanks was open at the time of the site visit (refer
to Appendix B, Photographs 7 and 8).
Recommendation: Ensure that all municipal facility inspections evaluate discharge points and, if applicable, receiving water
condition. Update the City’s municipal fac ility inspection checklist to include these items.
Recommendation: Work with staff at NCDEQ DEMLR to ensure that stormwater discharges from the facility is appropriately covered
under the industrial general permit.
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Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 1
Outfall ID Number:
N/A (COA outfalls did not have ID numbers)
Date and Time of Site Visit:
9/28/2018 12:30 pm
Outfall Location:
Craven St. at the French Broad River
Outfall Description (Pipe Material/Diameter, Culvert, etc.):
24” (estimate) corrugated metal pipe
Receiving Water:
French Broad River
Is Flow Present? If So, Describe (Color, Approximate Flow Rate,
Sheen, Odor, Floatables/Debris, etc.):
None. Most Recent Outfall Inspection/Screening (Date):
None. Refer to II.D.2.d, above
Days Since Last Rainfall:
2
Inches:
0.45
Name of MS4 Inspector(s):
N/A – the City did not conduct a formal outfall inspection in conjunction with this site visit. See Notes below for more detail.
Observations
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
N/A – the City did not conduct a formal outfall inspection in conjunction with this site visit. See Notes below for more detail .
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about illicit discharge indicators and investigations?
N/A – the City did not conduct a formal outfall inspection in conjunction with this site visit. See Notes below for more detail .
Inspection Procedures
Does the inspector’s process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form?
No – the City did not have a dry-weather screening program (refer to II.D.2.d, above) and had not developed or implemented an
outfall inspection checklist/form.
Does the inspector’s process include taking photos?
No – the City did not have a dry-weather screening program (refer to II.D.2.d, above).
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious potential illicit discharge indicators or maintenance issues? If so, what were they?
N/A – the City did not conduct a formal outfall inspection in conjunction with this site visit. See Notes below for more detail .
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Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 1
Inspection Results
Did the outfall inspection result in any work orders or maintenance requests? If so, for what issue(s)?
Unknown – City representatives did not indicate if the site visit would lead to any maintenance requests.
Will a follow-up outfall inspection be conducted? If so, for what reason?
Unknown – City representatives did not indicate if the outfall(s) would be formally inspected at a later date.
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
At the time of the inspection, the City did not have a dry-weather screening program (refer to II.D.2.d, above). This site visit was
conducted to demonstrate to City representatives how a dry-weather outfall inspection should be conducted and to assess the
condition of the outfall(s). The outfall location had two corrugated metal pipes, which discharged into the French Broad River.
Because the City did not have a complete outfall map/inventory, it was unclear if both pipes were MS4 outfalls. The City’s storm
sewer system map showed a single conveyance leading to the outfall location (refer to Appendix A, Supporting Document 10). One
of the pipes was partially severed approximately 3 feet upstream from the mouth of the pipe (refer to Appendix B, Photograph 9).
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Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 2
Outfall ID Number:
N/A (COA outfalls did not have ID numbers)
Date and Time of Site Visit:
9/28/2018 12:40 pm
Outfall Location:
Craven St. at the French Broad River
Outfall Description (Pipe Material/Diameter, Culvert, etc.):
24” (estimate) concrete pipe with headwall
Receiving Water:
French Broad River
Is Flow Present? If So, Describe (Color, Approximate Flow Rate,
Sheen, Odor, Floatables/Debris, etc.):
None. There was some sedimentation in the mouth of the pipe,
but it appeared to be a result of backflow from the French Broad
River.
Most Recent Outfall Inspection/Screening (Date):
None. Refer to II.D.2.d, above
Days Since Last Rainfall:
2
Inches:
0.45
Name of MS4 Inspector(s):
N/A – the City did not conduct a formal outfall inspection in conjunction with this site visit. See Notes below for more detail .
Observations
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
N/A – the City did not conduct a formal outfall inspection in conjunction with this site visit. See Notes below for more detail .
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about illicit discharge indicators and investigations?
N/A – the City did not conduct a formal outfall inspection in conjunction with this site visit. See Notes below for more detail.
Inspection Procedures
Does the inspector’s process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form? Obtain copy.
No – the City did not have a dry-weather screening program (refer to II.D.2.d, above) and had not developed or implemented an
outfall inspection checklist/form.
Does the inspector’s process include taking photos?
No – the City did not have a dry-weather screening program (refer to II.D.2.d, above).
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious potential illicit discharge indicators or maintenance issues? If so, what were they?
N/A – the City did not conduct a formal outfall inspection in conjunction with this site visit. See Notes below for more detail.
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Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 2
Inspection Results
Did the outfall inspection result in any work orders or maintenance requests? If so, for what issue(s)?
Unknown – City representatives did not indicate if the site visit would lead to any maintenance requests.
Will a follow-up outfall inspection be conducted? If so, for what reason?
Unknown – City representatives did not indicate if the outfall(s) would be formally inspected at a later date.
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
At the time of the inspection, the City did not have a dry-weather screening program (refer to II.D.2.d, above). This site visit was
conducted to demonstrate to City representatives how a dry-weather outfall inspection should be conducted and to assess the
condition of the outfall. There was minor sedimentation in the mouth of the pipe, which appeared to be a result of backflow from
the French Broad River (refer to Appendix B, Photograph 10).
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Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 1
Site/Project Name:
55 S. Market St.
Date and Time of Site Visit:
9/28/2018 9:00am – 10:15am
Site/Project Address:
55 S. Market St.
Asheville, NC 28801
Operator:
Matthews Construction
Project Type (Commercial, Industrial, Residential, CIP, Roadway,
etc.):
Residential
NCG Permit ID Number:
Unknown
Disturbed Acreage:
1.20
Recent Enforcement Actions (Include Date):
NOV on October 24, 2017 for failure to maintain erosion control
measures and offsite sedimentation
Name of MS4 Inspector(s):
Danny Gibson
Name(s) and Title(s) of Site Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name Title
Chris Day Civil Engineer
Observations
Site Documentation/Training
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) or similar document? Is it site-specific?
Yes, site-specific.
Does the site have approved erosion and sedimentation control plans onsite? Are they representative of current site conditions?
Yes.
What type of stormwater training do site employees receive? How often?
Not evaluated. Stormwater BMP inspections and maintenance were conducted by a subcontractor, Civil Designs Concepts, who was
not present during the site visit.
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector, and Certified BMP Inspector certification through NC State University.
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 and NCG010000 requirements for construction sites?
No. The MS4 inspector did not verify that the site had NCG010000 coverage, which appeared to have been required upon
increasing the disturbed area of the site. The MS4 inspector also did not verify that the site was completing site self-inspections at
the required frequency.
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about erosion and sedimentation control/stormwater pollution prevention BMPs?
Yes. The inspector assessed BMP maintenance requirements and the potential for offsite sedimentation.
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Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include the use of a checklist?
Yes. Electronic Accela checklist filled out during the inspection or immediately after.
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include taking photos?
Yes, when issues were observed.
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include reviewing approved plans (erosion and sedimentation control and/or SPPP)?
Yes.
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include walking the entire site and inspecting all points of discharge?
No. The MS4 Inspector did not inspect the site outfall nor did he inspect the receiving MS4 inlet and outfall downstream from the
site.
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious violations? If so, explain:
Yes. The MS4 inspector’s inspection report stated that “erosion control measures are in compliance but will need maintenance in
the coming days” but did not identify the specific issues listed below (refer to Appendix A, Supporting Document 11).
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing?
No. The MS4 inspector discussed inspection findings with the site contact, but typically did not provide them in writing unless the
inspection resulted in an enforcement action .
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include providing construction stormwater educational materials to the site contact?
No.
Compliance/Enforcement
What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal warnings, NOV, etc.) did the inspection result in?
None.
If compliance issues were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
None.
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
The following areas of concern with respect to erosion and sediment control were observed at the site. The MS4 Inspector did not
specifically convey these issues to the permittee during any close out communication or by adequately documenting them in an
inspection report (refer to Appendix A, Supporting Document 11).
1. There was sediment track out onto S. Market St. from the site’s stabilized construction entrance (refer to Appendix B,
Photograph 11). Site representatives stated that they remove sediment from the roadway at the end of each day.
2. The silt fence installed along the site’s south perimeter was partially collapsed and sediment was observed off site beyond
the silt fence (refer to Appendix B, Photograph 12). Additionally, silt fence installed along the site’s east perimeter had
sediment accumulated against it and was not fully entrenched into the ground (refer to Appendix B, Photographs 13 and
14).
3. There was a storm drain inlet near the site entrance that had silt fence installed around it (refer to Appendix B, Photograph
15). The North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual, Chapter 6 (Inlet Protection) does not
include inlet protection BMP designs that use silt fence. In addition, accumulated sediment was observed inside the catch
basin (refer to Appendix B, Photograph 16).
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Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 2
Site/Project Name:
Skyland Exchange (55 Miami Circle)
Date and Time of Site Visit:
9/28/2018 10:15am – 11:15am
Site/Project Address:
70 Allen Avenue
Asheville, NC 28803
Operator:
Hathaway Construction
Project Type (Commercial, Industrial, Residential, CIP, Roadway,
etc.):
Residential
NCG Permit ID Number:
Unknown
Disturbed Acreage:
10.98
Recent Enforcement Actions (Include Date):
None.
Name of MS4 Inspector(s):
Gary Jarvis
Name(s) and Title(s) of Site Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name Title
Kenny Gilley Site Supervisor
Observations
Site Documentation/Training
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) or similar document? Is it site-specific?
Yes, site-specific.
Does the site have approved erosion and sedimentation control plans onsite? Are they representative of current site conditions?
Yes.
What type of stormwater training do site employees receive? How often?
Not evaluated. Stormwater BMP inspections and maintenance were conducted by a subcontractor, who was not present during the
site visit.
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector, and Certified BMP Inspector certification through NC State University.
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 and NCG010000 requirements for construction sites?
No. The MS4 inspector did not verify that the site had NCG010000 coverage. The MS4 inspector also did not verify that the site was
completing site self-inspections at the required frequency.
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about erosion and sedimentation control/stormwater pollution prevention BMPs?
Yes. The inspector assessed BMP maintenance requirements.
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Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 2
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include the use of a checklist? Obtain copy.
Yes. Electronic Accela checklist filled out during the inspection or immediately after.
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include taking photos?
Yes, when issues were observed.
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include reviewing approved plans (erosion and sedimentation control and/or SPPP)?
Yes.
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include walking the entire site and inspecting all points of discharge?
No. The MS4 inspector stated that he typically did not inspect the site’s discharge points or the receiving waters.
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious violations? If so, explain:
No. The MS4 inspector’s inspection report included the erosion and sediment control areas of concern detailed below (refer to
Appendix A, Supporting Document 12).
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing?
No. The MS4 inspector discussed inspection findings with the site contact, but typically did not provide them in writing unless the
inspection resulted in an enforcement action .
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include providing construction stormwater educational materials to the site contact?
No.
Compliance/Enforcement
What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal warnings, NOV, etc.) did the inspection result in?
None.
If compliance issues were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
Follow-up inspection was performed on October 9, 2018.
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
The following areas of concern with respect to erosion and sediment control were observed at the site:
1. Based on discussion with COA personnel and observations made at the time of the inspection, the site had a history of
erosion and sediment control violations, including discharges of sediment from the site into receiving waters. Despite this,
COA had not escalated enforcement actions against the operator.
2. The stormwater discharge point located along the site’s west perimeter did not have a rip-rap apron installed as required
by the site’s erosion and sedimentation control plans (refer to Appendix B, Photograph 17). It should be noted that an
unnamed tributary flowing to Lake Julian was located downgradient, approximately 75 feet west of this discharge point.
3. Evidence of erosion was observed along the top of a retaining wall along the site’s west perimeter (refer to Appendix B,
Photograph 18). Accumulated sediment was observed at the bottom of th e retaining wall. It should be noted that an
unnamed tributary flowing to Lake Julian was located downgradient, approximately 75 feet west of this retaining wall.